NEW: John Edwards, Information Commissioner has called on organisations to do better when dealing with data breaches and consider the person at the centre. Read more in his latest blog: ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/…

Perhaps this has a silver lining? How long will planning approval take? 3 - 12+ months. Staying put seah could reduce risk of certain headlines and renting premises costs? architectsjournal.co.uk/news/ribas-tem…

4 golden rules of effective meetings from Jeff Bezos (Amazon’s CEO):

I just failed a student for submitting an AI-written research paper, and she sent me an obviously AI-written email apologizing, asking if there is anything she can do to improve her grade. We are through the looking-glass, folks.

40 years ago today – I remember my father coming to the design studio at the University to take me aside and explain what happened to our family friend – before I heard about it through the media. Troubled times for many.

One of the best advertising campaigns? @stellar’s ‘reassuringly expensive’ of 2000ish - using design icons…Charles & Ray Eames’ plywood chair, a lambertta, Ferrari…..found this poster in my papers.

Rue des Suisses, Paris by ⁦Herzog & de Meuron⁩ - so wonderful on the inside…has matured well.

the skies over tel aviv right now

Where are all the people? 23 degrees, sunny, superb Whiterocks beach near Portrush - glad to be here with Laura Jones .

Please Keir Starmer work with our allies, and USA, to support #ukraine against these attacks. Protect #ukraine, protect #Europe protect our futures.

Theatre Royal, Glasgow - by Page\Park Architects - a pleasant ‘find’ during a short trip to the city at the weekend with Laura Jones .

For demonstrating excellence in teaching, mentorship, & practice-integrated design education, Robin Puttock, AIA, has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year by AIA Georgia. bit.ly/4ljyw5Q She was recently featured in our Future Focused series: bit.ly/408AzRO

Temporary summer solar shading at Victoria Square Belfast ? Or temp works while there’s maintenance to the roof glazing - helps with shading too.

Be patient and persistent….

"Patience is the companion of wisdom." Saint Augustine (353-430).

New in old - great example - Cafe Cordino, Valletta, Malta.

Former President of Poland Lech Walesa wrote the following letter to Trump back in March 2025, after Trump had a meeting with Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. Unfortunately, nothing has changed since then. Only empty promises... Your Excellency, Mr. President, 1/n

🗣️There are public consultation events across NI for the draft Climate Action Plan in: 📍Belfast, Cookstown, Craigavon, Enniskillen, Ballymena, Newry, Ballynahinch, Omagh, Derry/Londonderry & Coleraine 🔗For more info: daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/… #ClimateActionPlanNI #HaveYourSay